Advanced Achievement test 5 (Units 9–10)
Listening
1 Recording 9 Listen and complete the sentences.
Use no more than three words.
1 Megan hates bad service in restaurants and felt the
meal as a total waste of money
2 Tereza would ultimately like to ban mobile
phones
         
3 Gary couldn’t believe                                                   RATHER
         
4 Barbara bought a dog a                   3 Imagine all your friends being at your birthday
         
5 Len doesn’t get why people are interested in
                
         
6 Tom raves about the fact that the band’s
music got everybody           SOONER
2 Recording 9 Listen again and write true (T) or
false (F).
1 One of Megan’s pet hates is being ripped
off when on holiday.
2 Megan regrets not having pushed the boat
out as it was a special occasion.
3 Tereza is incredulous at passengers with a
distorted sense of self-importance.
4 Gary was most impressed by the tennis
players he had seen at Wimbledon.
5 Gary was so thankful for the free tickets
to the final that he paid no heed to them
not being in a choice location.
6 Barbara is completely besotted by her
new pet.
7 Barbara gains a great deal of amusement
from watching Jimmy’s antics.
8 Len considers that his outlook on life is
far from old school.
9 Len mocks the star status of celebrities
who he thinks are in fact non-entities.
10 Tom concedes that seeing a band play
live may not be to everyone’s taste.
11 The band played for almost two hours
without an intermission.
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Grammar
3 Complete the second sentence with no more
than five words so that it means the same as the
first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
. 1 We didn’t realise we were in danger.
LITTLE
Little did we realise the danger we were in.
2 I’d prefer to go to Spain this year, given the
          choice.
to Spain this
year, given the choice.
party.
IF
What                  
   at your birthday party?
4 As soon as we heard the news, we rushed out of
the house.
the news than we rushed out of the house.
5 5 I didn’t sleep well so I woke up in a bad mood.
NOT
Had I slept well, I  
in a bad mood.
6 We ought to be going home soon.
F  TIME
         
    
going home.
    
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4 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
1
     Had I realised how underwhelming the journey
2
                    be, I don’t think I would 3                    even
     considered it but as they say, ‘ignorance is bliss’, so
I set off on 4                    own one cold day in December
     last year. To start with, my flight was delayed and
then, when I finally arrived, the hotel I stayed in was
     nothing 5                    its picture in the brochure. Not
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                    were the rooms tiny 7                    they were
     also absolutely filthy and there were cobwebs
everywhere. To be honest, apart from some stunning
     views, the trip was a complete and utter 8                    of
money. Next year, I think I 9                    rather stay at
     home 10                    go abroad to some unknown
destination that may well disappoint. After all, this
10 country is every 11                    as beautiful as many
others and in some places, more so.
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5 Correct one mistake in each sentence. 7 Complete the sentences using one word from
box A and one from box B. There are two extra
1 If only I haven’t hadn’t lost my house keys, I’d be
words in each box you do not need.
warm right now!
2 During summer holiday, we spent a week relaxing A
at my uncle’s cottage by the sea. be being became embark held make
quit serve shot speak travel
3 I would sooner eating my hat than apologise to
that horrible man.
B
4 At the time did she ask me if she could borrow my
apprenticeship attention compromises
car for the evening. esteem fame mind perspective
5 Not while they had returned home did they realise publicity spotlight success track
how sunburnt they were.
6 His latest novel is way more to grip than his first 1 The rangers said never     travel off the beaten
one ever was – it’s so enthralling! track and always tell someone of your plans.
2 Pam is never afraid to                               her
5 at meetings and whilst I may not always agree
with her, I do admire her courage and conviction.
3 We weren’t surprised that Antony said he wanted
to go to drama school – he’s always relished
Vocabulary the centre of                               .
6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). 4 Mel’s always been                               in high
by her colleagues and is loved for her sense of
1 That film was grossly           b        . I fail to see what fun.
all the fuss was about or why it got rave reviews! 5 When Daniel Radcliffe                               to
a) thought-provoking b) overrated c) novel as Harry Potter, his life changed forever and he
2 Although he tried to                     his tracks, the police was recognised wherever he went.
quickly succeeded in finding him and took him in 6 In the last series of X-Factor some contestants
for questioning. an overnight                               even though they didn’t
a) defer b) hide c) cover go on to win the competition.
3 What first                     you the idea to set up your 7 Wouldn’t you hate to                               in the
own internet advice column for school-leavers? all the time? I’d hate to have no privacy
a) got b) gave c) led whatsoever.
4 So, tell me the truth – how long did it really take 8 Relationships are about give and take so to work
you to get the                     of doing such incredible in the long term, both parties need to                              
tricks on a snowboard? so they can reach agreements together.
a) grip b) grasp c) hang 9 If you want to become an electrician you usually
5 Rob is always saying he’ll get                     to painting have to                               an                               and learn
the lounge but he never does. the skills of the trade on the job.
a) round b) up c) away
6 Going to Siberia in the middle of winter is crazy, I 8
know, but it                     like a good idea at the time!
a) seemed b) appeared c) served
7 I found the detailed exploration of the artist’s early 8 Complete the sentences with one word.
childhood rather                     and depressing if truth 1 Phil came up with the bright idea of a trial run.
be told. 2 Mark has been toying with the                     of going
a) charming b) exhilarating c) bleak round the world since he turned fifty last year.
3 I never really got the hang                     how to throw
6 the javelin, no matter how hard I tried.
4 My dad’s always                     up with innovative
ideas for useful household gadgets.
5 If you don’t stand                     to bullies, they’ll never
leave you alone.
6 Be careful – you’re not in Denise’s good books at
the moment and if she sees you, she’ll want to
give you a                     of her mind.
7 Before setting                     on his climb, Phil
announced it would be his last trip before
becoming a father.

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Function
9 Underline the correct alternative.
1 The journey home this evening was
absolutely/undoubtedly horrendous.
2 Definitely/Basically, there isn’t really anything we
can do to improve the situation.
3 Jude’s constant bragging really drives me up the
wall/bend.
4 That was clearly/grossly a truly embarrassing
experience for all concerned. I must apologise.
5 Usain is quite completely/simply one of the most
talented sprinters of our times.
6 It’s clear that Christopher is honestly/completely
out of his depth as a manager. I have no idea why
they promoted him.
5 make those dreams come true. So, after a while, we
10 Complete the sentences with a word from the
box and one extra word. There are two extra
words you do not need.
acceptable back concessions deal
goals How mind queries resolved
sure touch wall What
did
1 What exactly ^ you say you had in   mind  for the
forthcoming charity fundraising event?
2 Her constant moaning is driving me the                     . I
really can’t take much more!
3 Let me know you have any                     about the
schedule and I’ll run through it with you.
4 What great news! It looks as though we’ve got
ourselves                     . Let’s shake on it.
5 Please get                     if there’s anything else we can
help you with during your visit.
6 If you sponsor our idea, we’ll                     for you, so
it’s a win-win situation.
7                     we could provide financial support rather
than logistical assistance?
8 By the end of day, we need to have                     the
staffing issue.
9 Well, the terms that you’re suggesting sound
me.
10 I’m                     I can agree to the proposed
deadlines because they don’t strike me as realistic
or achievable.
11 Right, I’ll need to discuss this further with the
board, so can I get                     you on this tomorrow
afternoon?
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Reading
11 Read the text and choose the correct answer,
a), b) or c) on page 4.
Follow your dream and the rest will fall into
place
How often do you meet people who are passionate
about what they do? I would imagine that your
answer will be ‘very rarely’. And yet, considering
we spend the major part of our waking existence at
work, it’s surprising how unhappy so many people
are.
When we’re children, we all have dreams and
dreams by their very nature seem unreal and
unattainable but they give us hope and goals. Adults
around us may tell us not to be silly, how could we
possibly think we were good or clever enough to
might put those dreams to one side because we
believe that adults must know better, but of course
the reality is that they too are the victims of their
own crushed dreams. Real life kicks in and we get
caught up in all the day-to-day stuff of being a
grown-up.
However, for those of you who still have dreams,
here’s a true story. Some time ago a random sample
of 1,500 graduating college students was surveyed
to find out what they would base their career choice
on. The vast majority said that making money was
the first thing and following their dream was
secondary. Only a very small percentage said that
following their dream would come first, with
financial gain second. In a follow-up study on actual
net worth some twenty years later, the results made
for fascinating reading: 101 of the 1,500 had
become millionaires but only one of those
millionaires had come from the group that had put
money first. The other hundred came from the group
that had followed their dreams.
Of course, this study doesn't prove anything
scientifically speaking but it does show that passion
and heart are incredibly powerful energies. People
who do great things have, above everything else, a
purpose that stirs their soul. They have an
enthusiasm and exuberance that will ensure they
achieve what they set out to do despite all the odds.
So, if you have a dream, make sure you harness that
energy and follow wherever it takes you.
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1 The author remarks that         a          .
a) hardly anyone seems to love their job
b) few people can imagine being happy
c) most people have lost their passion for life
2 Our dreams can                     .
a) deem our aims as unobtainable
b) transform far-fetched ideas into reality
c) motivate us towards all that we desire
3 There is a wide gap between                     .
a) a child’s reality and their actual abilities
b) a grown-up’s reality and our younger hopes
c) what we want and what is off limits
4 The college survey aimed to ascertain                     .
a) what guided students’ career choices
b) how many students had unrealistic aims
c) why students were influenced by greed
5 The follow-up study suggested that                     .
a) the millionaires were still unsatisfied
b) success stems from pursuing your dreams
c) those prioritising money fared the best
6 A greater zest for life will                     .
a) make you burn out sooner
b) help you strive for what you truly desire
c) lead to an increase likelihood of defeat
12 Read the article on page 3 again. Underline
true (T) or false (F).
1 Most people are unfilled by their work.
2 Children’s aspirations are rarely
quashed by the adults that surround them.
3 It is often true that children believe that
adults know what is best for them.
4 As children, we may be chastised for our
expectations in life and might then follow
the lead of those who have shot down
our ideas.
5 1,500 college graduates were given
questionnaires on a random basis.
6 Few of the college graduates had
considered why they had chosen the
career path they were following.
7 101 of the college students surveyed had
become millionaires within two decades
of having graduated.
8 Results showed that the drive for financial
success led to increased wealth.
9 Those graduates who had followed their
dreams were happier but poorer.
10 The study lacks scientific objectivity.
11 The author upholds the notion of
pursuing your dreams.
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Writing
13 Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
1 Those in favour of free university education tend
to be quite liberal-minded.
2                     the positive side, the less you earn, the
less you are taxed.
3 We need to take everyone’s view                    
consideration before making our decision.
4 The arguments                     a shorter working week
are surely quite compelling: more free time, better
family relationships and more productive
employees.
5                     contrast to the success of recent
campaigns to raise public awareness of
environmental issues, we are still faced with ever-
increasing levels of environmental pollution.
6 Those                     the proposed bypass argue that it
would only serve to take trade away from the
town and therefore harm the local economy as
well as character of the place.
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